Any idea where the blade's metal comes from? it's not marked on the blade.
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The box says made in Taiwan and the blade has 4034 steel marked on it. 420 or 4034 stainless steels are the softest and least expensive. The presence of these steels usually means the knife is mass produced and imported from China. These steels are not brittle, but they do not stay sharp for long either. if you want a good edge try VG-10, it is stainless steel with a high percentage of vanadium content, which can hold an extremely sharp edge for a long time. 1095 carbon steel has a high degree of carbon in it for increased hardness; the legendary Ka-Bar fighting knives are made from this steel. H1 steel which is made with nitrogen instead of carbon, making it virtually rust proof. These knives are intended for extremely hard use by people doing stuff like salt-water sea diving. As with most things the better the material the higher the cost.
2056378
The blade may be from Germany, but the plastic body on mine is stamped Taiwan.
1488073
It is a carbon steel blade. You should be aware of the fact that it requires a fair amount of stropping when it first arrives and is not ready for immediate use.
124204
It would be hard and very expensive to test the metal, (sending it to a lab for a carbon assessment), but from what the sword is advertised as, and from personal experience, I would say it is untreated 1045 high carbon steel. I say "high" carbon, but 1045 is still a pretty soft steel. This isn't meant as a beater, but it still looks awesome and cuts well.
677263
send I pic so I can see! I taped and cut mine like the direction said and had no issues. Have a new blade because you will be cutting into metal!!
1510037
I was wondering the same thing. The photo they chose makes it look like a Chinese counterfeit, since it doesn't have any of the official stamps on the blade.
1127015
The blade and the trigger are metal, but the hilt seems to be a resin of some sort. Most likely Polyurethane.The trigger does move on an axle point. It has a spring mechanism that moves it back to the open position.
1555530
It is a metal blade, aluminum. The unit has been installed for several years now with no problems. I am completely satisfied
1622367
It doesn't say in the blade, but there is a "Product of China" marking in the box.
354258
I highly doubt its made out of carbon steel, especially at the price that it is. It feels like a regular stainless steel blade.
1998123
Although I don't see stainless steel on the blade, it appears to be. I have used it quite a few times, and it works well.
1412659
As far as I can tell there is no metal in the blades. It appears that way in the photos because of the way the light is shining on them. I took mine out and looked at them and the blades are entirely the black ceramic color. Hope this helps : )
2169856
From What I can see when I look at mine I don't believe so. It certainly doesn't sound like it has metal collection blades.
1161129
I don't really know, I would think it is, but it only says "metal blade" on it.
1117220
I believe the blade is keyed but you will have to look at a spare blade to be sure
1690463
I do not see that sequence stamped on the blade of mine...Love the knife have it at both my homes.
1316464
the blade is on the arbor. Haven't used it yet but it looks to be decent blade. Carbide, fairly thin kerf. But yes there is a blade.